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PSE electric customers to get average credit of $40 in next two months

Puget Sound Energy customers will receive a one-time credit applied to December and January bills that will save the average residential electric customer about $40.

  • Nov 17, 2014
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Edward Lee Vargas

Kent schools Superintendent Vargas chosen for National Connected summit at White House

Kent School District Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of 100 top school leaders from across the nation to participate in the first National Connected Superintendents Summit on Wednesday at the White House.

  • Nov 17, 2014
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Edward Lee Vargas
Salamata Sylla

Kent African hair braider, state reach agreement on no need for cosmetology license

It appears any conflict between a Kent woman who runs an African hair braiding salon and the state Department of Licensing could soon be coming to an end.

Salamata Sylla
Meryl Reber and her her American Quarter Horse

Kent woman and her horse capture world championship

Kent's Meryl Reber captured the world championship title in amateur working cow horse at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show on Friday in Oklahoma City.

  • Nov 17, 2014
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Meryl Reber and her her American Quarter Horse

Kent’s Berg to compete on ‘Let’s Make A Deal’

Kent's Toni Berg will be a contestant on CBS' "Let's Make A Deal", set to air at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 (KIRO).

  • Nov 17, 2014
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Kent Fire Department RFA call report.

Kent Fire Department call report Nov. 9-15

A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

  • Nov 17, 2014
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Kent Fire Department RFA call report.

Thunderbirds finish 2-4 on East trip | WHL

The Swift Current Broncos beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Sunday at the Credit Union i-plex in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

  • Nov 16, 2014
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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke makes an annual salary of $102

Kent Mayor Cooke asks City Council for $31,000 per year pay hike

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke has asked the City Council for a $31,000 per year pay increase to make her salary more in line with peer cities, which each pay higher wages.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke makes an annual salary of $102
Kent's Ron Jarvis meets paramedics and firefighters for the first time Sunday since his heart attack a month ago. Jarvis requested the gathering so he could personally thank those who revived and took care of him.

Kent man meets, thanks those who saved his life

In the company of family and friends, strangers and paramedics, Ron Jarvis realizes just how fragile life can be – his very own life.

Kent's Ron Jarvis meets paramedics and firefighters for the first time Sunday since his heart attack a month ago. Jarvis requested the gathering so he could personally thank those who revived and took care of him.
The drive runs from Nov. 16 through Dec. 13.

Salvation Army, Bartell Drugs team up to bring holiday cheer during ‘Toy ‘N Joy’ drive

Bartell Drugs is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to provide holiday gifts for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys during its annual Salvation Army "Toy 'N Joy" drive, Nov. 16 through Dec. 13.

  • Nov 16, 2014
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The drive runs from Nov. 16 through Dec. 13.

T-Birds fall to Regina, 2-1 | WHL

The Regina Pats defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 2-1 Saturday night at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.

  • Nov 16, 2014
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T-Birds clip Wheat Kings | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds knocked off the Eastern Conference leading Brandon Wheat Kings 6-4 Friday night at Westman Place in Brandon, Manitoba.

  • Nov 15, 2014
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T-Birds fall to Moose Jaw on East trip | WHL

The Moose Jaw Warriors defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 Wednesday night at Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

  • Nov 13, 2014
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Ken Sharp makes an Oct. 3 court appearance in Kent.

Ex-Kent City Councilman Sharp’s mother dies; she was victim of son’s cash thefts

The mother of former Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp died on Sunday. Sharp pleaded guilty earlier this year to stealing $297,500 from his mother's bank accounts.

Ken Sharp makes an Oct. 3 court appearance in Kent.

Kent Police bust 26 men in prostitution sting

Kent Police arrested 26 men on one day for investigation of patronizing prostitutes during a recent undercover sting at a hotel.

Family

A young life taken too soon; community gathers to remember Teagan

Teagan McGinnis was funny and gregarious, mischievous and charming.

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Kent Police Blotter.

Kent officers arrest driver going 85 mph on East Hill | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of reckless driving after he allegedly hit speeds of 85 mph during wet road conditions along Southeast 240th Street on the East Hill.

Kent Police Blotter.

Windstorm causes outages; schools closed

An estimated 60,000 people throughout South King County and North Pierce County remained without power as of this morning, according to Puget Sound Energy.

  • Nov 12, 2014
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Merri O’Brien

KentHOPE raises $63,000 in support of homeless services

KentHOPE's recent fundraising banquet was a success, according to organizers.

  • Nov 12, 2014
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Merri O’Brien
The 28th annual Holiday Craft Market at the Kent Senior Activity Center unfolded last weekend. The market included a creative gift boutique and juried show featuring 70 booths of handcrafted gifts. Proceeds benefitted programs and services of the senior center.

Kent-area community calendar | Nov. 12

Seattle Christian Schools K-12 Open House: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 18, 18301 Military Road South, SeaTac. Discover how Seattle Christian Schools can equip your child academically and spiritually.

  • Nov 12, 2014
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The 28th annual Holiday Craft Market at the Kent Senior Activity Center unfolded last weekend. The market included a creative gift boutique and juried show featuring 70 booths of handcrafted gifts. Proceeds benefitted programs and services of the senior center.